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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,352.96, 25,326.72 and 9,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,352.96, 25,326.72 and 9,969.52 is: 13,757.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,352.96 : 25,326.72 = 9,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,352.96/25,326.72 = 9,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,352.96x = 25,326.72 × 9,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,352.96x = 252,495,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,495,241.57/18,352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.74

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